Wen Yao | Macroeconomics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Wen Yao | Macroeconomics | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Tsinghua University, China

Prof. Wen Yao is an esteemed Associate Professor of Economics at Tsinghua University, Beijing. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.Eng. in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on international macroeconomics, macroeconomics, and computational methods. Prof. Yao has authored several influential publications and secured multiple grants, including from the National Natural Science Foundation. He has received numerous awards, such as the Research Achievement Award at Tsinghua University (2021) and teaching accolades for his “Principles of Economics” course. πŸŒπŸ“šπŸ’ΌπŸ’‘

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Education

Prof. Wen Yao earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011, where he was advised by JesΓΊs FernΓ‘ndez-Villaverde and Urban Jermann. His strong foundation in technology and systems engineering began with a B.Eng. in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Birmingham in 2006. That same year, he completed a B.S. in Computer Science from Fudan University. This diverse academic background in economics and computer science empowers his research in macroeconomics and computational methods, blending rigorous analytical skills with a deep understanding of economic systems. πŸŽ“πŸ’»πŸ“˜πŸŒ

 

Teaching

Prof. Wen Yao has been a dedicated educator at Tsinghua University, teaching a range of courses across multiple levels. At the undergraduate level, he has taught Principles of Economics (2012-2024), Intermediate Macroeconomics (2012-2018), and Topics on Chinese Economy (2017-2021). For graduate students, he offers Quantitative Methods in Macroeconomics (2019-2024) and Topics in Macroeconomic Research of China (2022-2024). In 2024, he also teaches an MBA-level course, Exploring ESG. His courses focus on bridging theory with real-world applications in economics, macroeconomics, and sustainable business practices. πŸ“šπŸŽ“πŸ’‘πŸŒ

 

Awards & Achievements

Prof. Wen Yao has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his exceptional contributions to teaching and research. His Principles of Economics course was honored as part of the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum at Tsinghua University (2019) and received the National High Quality Course award (2013-2015). He also won the Research Achievement Award and was named Outstanding Faculty in Research and Public Services at Tsinghua University in 2021 and 2018, respectively. Earlier in his career, he earned the Best Final Year Project award and the Achievement Award at the University of Birmingham. πŸ†πŸŽ“πŸ“šπŸŒŸ

Research Focus

Prof. Wen Yao’s research primarily focuses on international macroeconomics, financial frictions, and economic modeling. His notable works include studies on business cycles, financial integration, and the impact of government policies on earnings inequality. He is also recognized for his contributions to computational methods in macroeconomics, especially in dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models with recursive preferences and stochastic volatility. His research often centers around China’s structural changes, economic growth, and labor market fluctuations. Prof. Yao’s interdisciplinary approach bridges economics, finance, and policy analysis. πŸ“ŠπŸ’ΌπŸŒπŸ“‰

Publication Top Notes

Computing DSGE models with recursive preferences and stochastic volatility
Cited by: 242
Year: 2012 πŸ“Š

Earnings inequality and China’s preferential lending policy
Cited by: 26
Year: 2020 πŸ’΅

International business cycles and financial frictions
Cited by: 23
Year: 2012 🌍

Structural change and aggregate employment fluctuations in China
Cited by: 20
Year: 2021 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³

The effects of financial integration during crises
Cited by: 16
Year: 2022 πŸ“‰

International business cycles and financial frictions
Cited by: 15
Year: 2019 🌐

The neoclassical growth of China
Cited by: 8
Year: 2023 πŸ“ˆ

Investing like China
Cited by: 7
Year: 2015 πŸ’Ό

The Wealth of Working Nations
Cited by: 4
Year: 2023 🌍

Skill Premium and Preferential Policy: The Case of China
Cited by: 3
Year: 2019 πŸ’‘

The Neoclassical Growth of China
Cited by: 10,499
Year: 2023 πŸ”

Computing DSGE Models with Recursive Preferences
Cited by: –
Year: 2009 πŸ–₯️

Computing Models with Recursive Preferences
Cited by: –
Year: 2009 πŸ“‰